So far it's working really well for me with the whole Dave Method and then using the upright extruder with a thread profile.
I'm printing at 0.06MM layer height to get accurate threads but it seems to be working, I managed to match an existing thread for a part I'm trying to replicate out of PETG as the existing is crap.
@dave r said:
@oliveros said:
it seemed to work, lots of patching mesh but in the end it went solid.
Which is why I wrote:
@unknownuser said:
but I work at 1000x scale.
I actually use the Dave method Box describes.
Good to know, I'll have to give that a shot next and see what happens.
@box said:
@oliveros said:
lots of patching mesh but in the end it went solid.
https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=68150
Added this the the thread I linked to explain your face missing problem.
Bloody brilliant.
Thanks guys.
youtube videos don't really work for me, I need the dummed down, step 1, step 2, etc.
@dave r said:
Please go back and read my first reply to you. I didn't say I used Follow Me. I used Eneroth Upright Extruder to extrude the profile.
You good sir are correct.
I used an upright extruder and by golly, it seemed to work, lots of patching mesh but in the end it went solid.
Now i'm printing it so we'll see if it works.
Thank you for the assistance.
I have curve maker and if I draw a profile of the thread and then extrude it, it get's tilted slightly near the end making it so I can't put it on the object properly. It seems the helix won't stay the same size and angle but changes somehow.
Looks like some cool stuff.
Yes, I want it to be functional, even if it's arbitrary threads as in, no standard bolt or nut would fit but whatever I print would fit.
I'm pulling my hair out trying to get it right.
What plugins do I need, I have Sketchup Pro 2014.
Hey Guys.
Probably beating a dead horse but I'm trying to make bolts and threads for 3D printing but I can't seem to get it right.
Any bright minds in here who know how to do it and is willing to tell me the plugin and a step by step on how to do it?
I'm the last guy to the party. I'm trying to figure this out for 3d printing. Is the plugin used in the example the "Screw_21.RB" and "Screw 1_5.rb" links that were posted?